Family is family, no matter the species! #DianaGuenon Photo: Director Dave The staff and families of the Jackson Zoo wish everyone the most peaceful & joyful holidays possible, filled with love and hope for the new year. We’ve all been...
Read moreEko the #SumatranTiger has real boundary issues. That’s why we use “protective contact” in our animal care protocols. Scroll down to the JZKeeper Chat for a description of exactly what that means. Photo by JZKeeper Alex I Spy Halloween with...
Read moreHalloween is closer than you think! The JZKeepers are setting up a Scavenger Hunt through the zoo, there will be spooky rides on the Endangered Species Carousel, a Haunted Cavern, a Labyrinth to solve, the Boogie Bash Dance Party, PLUS...
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“If I fits, I sits.” You never know what’s going to happen next with the #AmericanRiverOtters! Photo: JZStaff Alex Last Weekend for the Splash Pad Looking at the forecast, this will probably be the last weekend where the daily high Read more…
Jackson Zoo Keepers and staff are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nicolai, our Amur leopard. The handsome big cat had just turned 19 on June 30th, which is quite elderly for a species with a normal life span Read more…
ZoosFlash May 2020: Prairie pups, Activities online, Booster Club and Adoption opportunities, Zapp yard signs
ZoosFlash April 2020, Covid-19 precautions, ongoing repairs, donations to animal enrichment.
ZoosFlash March 2020: Daylight Saving Time, Volunteer Landscaping, Calling new zookeepers
ZoosFlash February 2020: Discovery Demo, Infrastructure repairs, UMMC volunteers
In 2010, WWF-South Africa started World Rhino Day every year to help celebrate the five remaining species of rhinoceros left on the planet. Stop by the WorldRhinoDay.org page to see how much they’ve accomplished for these amazing animals, and how Read more…